Every Timbur piece is made after you order it, in our workshop in Lanseria, Gauteng. The current manufacturing lead time is 9 to 11 weeks from payment, which already includes our annual December closure. Delivery usually follows 3 to 7 working days after manufacturing is complete. Plan for the full quoted lead time.
What the lead time includes
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| Order and payment | Your order joins the production queue once payment clears. The product page shows an estimated manufacturing date at the time you order. |
| Timber and materials | Solid French Oak, Kiaat or Ash is selected and cut for your piece, and the cabinet is built. |
| Finishing | Cabinets are sprayed in your chosen colour and solid timber is sealed, in our own spray shop, so matching pieces ordered together match. |
| Delivery or collection | 3 to 7 working days after completion for delivery. Collection from Lanseria by appointment with two working days' notice. |
Why made to order takes longer than off the shelf
Nothing on this site is picked from a warehouse. Each piece is built to the size, timber, finish and options you choose, which is why a headboard and two pedestals ordered together arrive in the same batch of paint. The trade-off is time: a solid-timber, sprayed-finish piece takes weeks, not days.
Lead time questions
How long does Timbur furniture take to make?
The current manufacturing lead time is 9 to 11 weeks, including the December closure. Delivery follows 3 to 7 working days after manufacturing.
Does the lead time change over the year?
It can. The lead time shown on each product page's Lead Time tab at the moment you order is the one that applies to your order.
Can I get a piece faster?
Ask before you order. Email info@timbur.co.za with the piece and your date; we will tell you honestly whether it is possible.
Do you close over December?
Yes. The annual December closure is already built into the 9 to 11 week lead time, so orders placed late in the year are quoted correctly.
How do I check on my order?
Email info@timbur.co.za or WhatsApp 072 473 0380 with your order number. Your online account also shows the order status.
